Trying to lose weight can be frustrating, especially if you're dealing with weight cycling, which is when you gain weight right after losing it. Plus, so many different factors can affect our weight. That's why it's important to remember that weight doesn't determine your health. In other words, talk to your doctor to find other aspects of your wellness that you can focus on instead of weight loss. If you're committed to your weight loss goal, however, you should try a new approach, like finding a more optimal time to exercise.

6 Habits You Should Avoid if You Want to Lose Weight

The air fryer blasts food with fast, hot convection heat. That style of cooking is ace for making crispy, juicy meals out of food that contain a fair amount of natural fat such as chicken thighs or a filet of salmon. Try to cook lean meats or fragile veggies in the air fryer and they'll get pulverized and dried out but the air fryer's fierce flow of hot air.

Air Fryer Error: 7 Things You Should Never Put in the Air Fryer

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An Aldi shopper recently shared her disturbing experience with a moldy rice package from the supermarket, sparking debate. A TikTok user named @defonotlils posted a video on June 6 that quickly became popular, accumulating more than 674,600 views. In the video, she shares what happened after finding out about something.

This is why I don’t shop at Aldi: Woman can’t believe what she found in her packaged rice from Aldi

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Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

Wonder Jelly

Text messages and chats online can include a combination of words, pictures and emoji to convey a message. Words and pictures can be easily understood, but deciphering emoji might feel like decoding another language. A "😃" or "❤️" are easy to understand, but what's the difference between "😩" and "😭"?...

Emoji Meanings Explained, and New Emoji That Might Land on Your Phone Soon

Vacuuming -- next to doing the dishes -- might be the chore done most often and, luckily, it may also be one of the most instantly gratifying. It can be highly satisfying to see the progress made as you roll around a powerful machine sucking up the dust, pet hair and other debris on your floors.

The Back-and-Forth Motion Isn't the Right Way to Vacuum Your Home

With 68 million people receiving Social Security benefits, many are anticipating the official COLA increase announcement for 2025 by the Social Security Administration. Each year, the SSA announces an adjustment for how much it will pay beneficiaries due to inflation. This adjustment is based on a percentage increase in cost-of-living expenses.

2025 Social Security COLA Increase: Here's What the Experts Predict

I recently purchased an entire large pie for the sole purpose of packing it up for the fridge and freezer. This act, which flies in the face of centuries-old pizza norms, had a noble goal: determine, once and for all, the best way to reheat pizza. As a household of...

I Found the Best Way to Reheat Pizza and It's Not the Air Fryer

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In the mystical realm where astrology intersects with spiritual beliefs, certain zodiac signs are thought to possess inherent qualities that offer protection against malevolent entities and negative energies. This intriguing concept has roots in ancient astrology and cultural traditions worldwide, where the alignment of the stars at one's birth is believed to influence not only personality traits but also spiritual protection. This post delves into the 5 celestial shields of the zodiac, highlighting signs that are particularly noted for their protective aura against evil spirits.

5 Zodiac Signs That Possess a Protective Aura Against Evil Spirits

Getting the best portable power station for your needs means making sure you are getting one with all of the inputs, the outputs and the capacity that you need. The EF EcoFlow Delta 2 solar generator is an excellent choice for those who want something that covers most bases and does it well, but at $999 it definitely isn't cheap. Thankfully, it's currently 50% off on Amazon, making it just $499 right now. Just note that this post-Labor Day deal doesn't have a published end date, which means we can't vouch for how long you have before you miss out.

Stay Powered Up Anywhere With 50% Off This EcoFlow Delta 2 Portable Power Station

Have you ever been with someone that you seem to butt heads with over every little thing? Sometimes no matter what you do or how much you love someone your relationship seems to be more like a UFC fight than a comfort zone. Your zodiac sign can offer some hidden reasons why some pairings are just plain toxic, why they clash so often and how to potentially find some middle ground.

The 7 Most Toxic Zodiac Pairings - When the Stars Don't Align

Think before you pop that tomato in your mouth as soon as you get home from the grocery. It's true that veggies can be some of the healthiest foods you put on your plate. But that's only if you properly wash the vegetables you plan on eating. You never know which produce you bring home will be completely covered in pesticides. And the bad news is that some types are far more apt to be swimming in pesticides than others.

Don't Eat These 12 Fruits and Vegetables Without Washing Them First

The next time you explore Max's trove of Studio Ghibli movies, you might notice a new Oscar-winning inclusion. Hayao Miyazaki's 2023 fantasy adventure The Boy and the Heron will begin streaming in the US on Friday, joining the animation studios' existing My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service and more. The film, which won the best animated feature Academy Award earlier this year, is a semi-autobiographical tale "about life, death, and creation," according to distributor GKIDS. It centers on a young boy, Mahito, who follows a gray heron into another world after losing his mother.

'The Boy and the Heron': How to Watch the Oscar Winner on Max

With the rising cost of groceries, many of us are feeling the pinch in our wallets whenever we need to do a grocery run. If you're looking for ways to keep your finances on track, buying in bulk is one of the best ways to cut costs on groceries and everyday essentials. However, this usually means you'll need to purchase a membership to get access to a warehouse retailer.

This Deal Essentially Gets You a BJ's Membership for Free

Mercury has always been a notoriously difficult planet to spot with the naked eye, thanks to its proximity to the sun. Most of the time, you get only a few minutes to spot Mercury before the sun comes up over the horizon, obscuring your view with daylight. But if you want the best view of the smallest planet in our solar system, the first two weeks of September are your chance.

Take This Rare Chance to See Mercury in the Night Sky Without a Telescope

Unfortunately, while summer is the time that most people plan to take a vacation, it's also the time when flights and hotels cost the most as well. That's why the OneAir Elite subscription plan can be such a game-changer, offering huge savings on flights, hotels and other vacation essentials. Right now you can get a lifetime subscription to the OneAir Elite plan with a massive 91% savings, meaning you'll pay just $70 instead of the usual $790.

This Deal Gets You a Lifetime OneAir Elite Subscription for Just $70, But You'll Need to Act Fast

CNET's sleep team has tested a ton of beds, and some have been better than others. Below, you'll find our expert's go-to recommendations for the best mattress out there.

We’re Sleep Experts. These Are Our Favorite Beds on the Market

Certificate of deposit rates remain elevated, but now’s the time to act if you want to maximize your earnings. Rates have been falling for months as banks anticipate a Federal Reserve rate cut, and with one likely later this month, odds are they’ll only fall further. Today’s best...

Best CD Rates Today, Sept. 5, 2024: Jump on High APYs While They’re Still Around

A clogged kitchen sink is a true nuisance and it can be an expensive one if you end up needing a professional to get things moving. The good news is that most clogged drains are avoidable. A clear kitchen sink drain starts with knowing what shouldn't go down it. Some...

Avoid Clogging the Drain: Keep These 9 Things Away From Your Sink

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Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

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Experiencing Weight Loss Plateau? Shed Those Last Pounds With This Expert Trick

If you've been successfully losing weight for a period and now all of a sudden are noticing your weight stagnating, you may have hit a plateau....

Experiencing Weight Loss Plateau? Shed Those Last Pounds With This Expert Trick

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